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Speaking of controllers, has the D-Pad imrpoved? I have a 360 from April 06 and the Dpad sucks..

Haven't done the shaving mod, because I can't take the goddamn thing apart, seems to use non-standard screws :(
 
So yeah, after checking the multiplayer videos (I am weak), one question pops up into my head.
What ever happened to that icey/mist inspired blue colored map in the Gamepro article? From code extracted from the Beta and the process of elimination, it was codenamed "Cyberdyne." I guess it just got scrapped, eh?
 
JumpingYoshi said:
Have any reviews been leaked yet? I fully expect 9.5+, I don't see how it could get any lower..the game looks amazing.
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There's a rumor of an Edge 10 but the earliest we'll know for sure is probably the end of the week.
 
JumpingYoshi said:
Have any reviews been leaked yet? I fully expect 9.5+, I don't see how it could get any lower..the game looks amazing.
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OXM would be the first to leak...

Otherwise, as it's been said, Sunday Sunday Sunday!
 
armubaba said:
So yeah, after checking the multiplayer videos (I am weak), one question pops up into my head.
What ever happened to that icey/mist inspired blue colored map in the Gamepro article? From code extracted from the Beta and the process of elimination, it was codenamed "Cyberdyne." I guess it just got scrapped, eh?
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maybe they are doing what they did for foundation where you have to beat the game? Either that or they took it out for DLC
 
armubaba said:
So yeah, after checking the multiplayer videos (I am weak), one question pops up into my head.
What ever happened to that icey/mist inspired blue colored map in the Gamepro article? From code extracted from the Beta and the process of elimination, it was codenamed "Cyberdyne." I guess it just got scrapped, eh?
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Maybe it needed more work. DLC will be sooner than we expect apperently...
 
tahrikmili said:
Speaking of controllers, has the D-Pad imrpoved? I have a 360 from April 06 and the Dpad sucks..

Haven't done the shaving mod, because I can't take the goddamn thing apart, seems to use non-standard screws :(
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There's some new technique that doesn't even use disassembly I think. Haven't been arsed to do it myself, but I needs to.
 
omg.kittens said:
Yeah, Valhalla is widely considered to be the spiritual successor to Blood Gulch (whatever that means.) It's way more mountainous though, so I really wonder how similar it'll feel...
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Valhalla is a much better map than Blood Gulch/Coagulation. It fixes all of the problems.

- Man Cannon > Teleporters
- Mountainous terrain with more cover areas > flat empty wide-open field that you constantly get sniped on
- Banshee whoring no more thanks to both sides having the Missile Launcher
 
Doodlebug said:
I sat here, thinking to myself, "This thread lacks...something."

I now know that something was your snowman avatar.
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that snowman avatar is feeling the heat of potential spoilers. i'm not worried about the internet, because i can avoid it, i'm worried about those cockbite coworkers of mine, of which there are hundreds, who will think nothing of running into my work area and telling me all about halo 3 before i have the opportunity to kindly tell them to bug off.

so i need to somehow procure a 360 without actually buying one so i can play the game hopefully before they do irreparable and massive damage.
 
Odysseus said:
that snowman avatar is feeling the heat of potential spoilers. i'm not worried about the internet, because i can avoid it, i'm worried about those cockbite coworkers of mine, of which there are hundreds, who will think nothing of running into my work area and telling me all about halo 3 before i have the opportunity to kindly tell them to bug off.

so i need to somehow procure a 360 without actually buying one so i can play the game hopefully before they do irreparable and massive damage.
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Rent-a-Center Lists one...
 
Eric WK said:
There's a rumor of an Edge 10 but the earliest we'll know for sure is probably the end of the week.
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The last few score rumors I've read did not come true. It will be interesting to hear the reactions if this one does come true.
 
Buttonbasher said:
Rent-a-Center Lists one...
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that seems like a longer term solution than what i need, don't you think? although maybe i don't quite understand their business model. seems more like a rent-to-own business.
 
Odysseus said:
that seems like a longer term solution than what i need, don't you think? although maybe i don't quite understand their business model. seems more like a rent-to-own business.
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Well you could rent one for a week or two and then just return it, as far as I know.
 
Odysseus said:
that seems like a longer term solution than what i need, don't you think? although maybe i don't quite understand their business model. seems more like a rent-to-own business.
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and it is. You end up paying 200 dollars more for a 360 in the long run. I was looking at this earlier this year when I didn't have an xbox. It's not worth it.



I remember blockbuster used to rent out systems. I rented a dreamcast a long time ago.
 
Eric WK said:
Well you could rent one for a week or two and then just return it, as far as I know.
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i'll look into it. i don't want to do anything i perceive to be unethical, such as taking advantage of return policies. if there's something above reproach, i'm all ears.
 
Odysseus said:
i'll look into it. i don't want to do anything i perceive to be unethical, such as taking advantage of return policies. if there's something above reproach, i'm all ears.
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They don't list prices on their website - probably because it varies by store - but Rent-a-Center lists the 360, and advertises weeky rates. If it's cheap it might be an option. Could be worth a call.
 
Those talking about the opening cut-scene are making me hard to resist. :(

But I'll wait and watch it on Monday night. :D

Finally viewed the scans of Isolation. Wow! I love how it looks and the sky is outstanding!
 
What happens if your group stumbles upon a skull while playing online co-op? Does it recognize the found skull on each player's save file, or just the person who actually touches it?

In Gears, the found COG Tags were credited to the person who actually picks it up, and this is what I'm expecting from Halo 3, but I just wonder if there's any confirmation out there...
 
i still need to pre-order

i will probably just have it shipped to me cuz i doubt there will be a midnight release in my area

plus i waited in line FOREVER when i went to pickup my copy of halo2. i don't really feel like doing that again
 
WickedLaharl said:
i still need to pre-order

i will probably just have it shipped to me cuz i doubt there will be a midnight release in my area
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the bestbuy offer was the best one i found. basically if you buy halo 3 at regular price, they'll give you 1600 marketplace points for $5.

$15 off.
 
spermatic cord said:
Jesus this thread is a beast. 9k in 12 days?!
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Off-topic

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WHO is that? And what movie is she from? I've been trying to figure it out for almost two days.

I fail at identifying faces. :lol
 
GhaleonEB said:
They don't list prices on their website - probably because it varies by store - but Rent-a-Center lists the 360, and advertises weeky rates. If it's cheap it might be an option. Could be worth a call.
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we'll see.

i know blockbuster used to rent systems, but my various searches around the interweb indicate they don't rent consoles anymore. i saw another on a different forum that some do, but only those with game rushes in the store, and for whatever reason none of them are in my area.
 
Ajemsuhgao said:
Off-topic

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WHO is that? And what movie is she from? I've been trying to figure it out for almost two days.

I fail at identifying faces. :lol
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Uhhh... that's Jessica Alba man. AKA the Holiest of Holies.
 
LukeSmith said:
Recorded the Podcast tonight: Final pre-launch show.
Duration: 1:09:00
Cast: Frank O'Connor, Ske7ch, Myself
Guests: Joseph Staten
Martin O'Donnell
Chris Gossett (web dev lead and one of the key geniuses around the new and improved Bungie.net)
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Lazlo woulda made it epic. FAIL.
 
SpudBud said:
I looked on the interwebs and the weekly rate for a 360 is around $30. I willing to pay that for 2 weeks.
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was that at rent-a-center or just in general? because that's very acceptable for me, provided there is a clear understanding from the beginning of the temporary nature of rental agreement. i don't imagine i'd need more than a weekend to beat the game, considering i beat halo 2 that first day.
 
Ajemsuhgao said:
Off-topic

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WHO is that? And what movie is she from? I've been trying to figure it out for almost two days.

I fail at identifying faces. :lol
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Total stealth edit!:
Is it really worth it to get the game at midnight or wait till the next day?
 
Eric WK said:
Uhhh... that's Jessica Alba man.
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I thought so, but what movie is that from? I just saw the trailer like a week ago, and I can't for the life of me remember what movie it was for. I checked all the "Good Luck Chuck" trailers, and that particular part wasn't in any of them!
 
Odysseus said:
was that at rent-a-center or just in general? because that's very acceptable for me, provided there is a clear understanding from the beginning of the temporary nature of rental agreement. i don't imagine i'd need more than a weekend to beat the game, considering i beat halo 2 that first day.
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Rent A Center. I'll be calling around tomorrow to see if I can find a cheaper rate, still that's not bad.
 
Captain Jebus said:
Total stealth edit!:
Is it really worth it to get the game at midnight or wait till the next day?
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Depends on what you're doing the next day. Did you take work off? Skip school?
 
Holy shit at:
-awesome swag
-new multiplayer maps (i bet that if flood appear [as the tiny facehugger ones, i'd assume] they'd act as a radar deterrant)
-(almost) 2 hour podcast
-one week left!!!

I might have to re-evaluate my line plans. I was going to wait in line with the pleabs, but the threat of spoilers has me considering other options...
 
giga said:
the bestbuy offer was the best one i found. basically if you buy halo 3 at regular price, they'll give you 1600 marketplace points for $5.

$15 off.
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yeah but they don't offer in store pickup on the limited edition and i'm not sure if they'll ship on the 24th or the 25th (i'd be using next day shipping). damn! i might just go with the more pricey and no extras gamestop.
 
WickedLaharl said:
yeah but they don't offer in store pickup on the limited edition and i'm not sure if they'll ship on the 24th or the 25th. damn! i might just go with the more pricey and no extras gamestop.
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eh, i just went ahead and did regular edition for pickup and when i get to the store and i'll ask them to switch it for the limited.

this is bestbuy. they'll have plenty. i got my halo 2 le at 9pm on launch day.
 
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